Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020
New Zealand
White
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Drink or Keep
95/100
Decanter
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94/100
James Suckling
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93/100
Wine Enthusiast
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93/100
Vinous
"Escarpment wines are always of immediate complexity, finesse and elegance, and this Chardonnay exemplifies this with its multiple nuances of ripe citrus and woody spice, stone fruit and minerality, personality and charm. Very silky and pure". (Decanter 2022). Screw cap
Features
Estate
Escarpment Winery
Cuvée
Chardonnay
Vintage
2020
Designation
Martinborough
Region
New Zealand
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing, light maceration, fermentation, then partial malolactic fermentation and stirring of the lees.
Breeding
11 months in oak barrels (20% new)
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Powerful, opulent fruit aromas and a mineral backbone combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create a Burgundian-inspired Chardonnay.
Mouth
Complex, deliciously soft texture for a long finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for most appetizers and seafood, this accessible wine can be enjoyed young or left to age gracefully...
Escarpment Winery
Martinborough
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2022) 95/100
Rated area (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Escarpment wines are always of immediate complexity, finesse and elegance, and this Chardonnay exemplifies this with its multiple nuances of ripe citrus and woody spice, stone fruit and minerality, personality and charm. Very silky and pure.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Escarpment may be better known for its Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay is in a class of its own. On the nose, powerful aromas of grilled pineapple, candied lemon, gun smoke, shellfish and toast ripple. The palate is rich with nuances of flavor, crisp acidity, woody structure and a beautiful, biting texture. This classy wine will gain honeyed complexity with age. Drink through 2032.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2022) 93/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Escarpment (Martinborough) 2020 Chardonnay is a sophisticated, restrained wine. Barrel-fermented and aged on lees, it blossoms on the palate, offering a creamy, silky texture while remaining fresh and light, with vibrant, ripe acidity. Excellent clarity of fruit, elegance and finesse.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2021) 94/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Grilled pineapple, dried mango, smoke, hay and grilled lemon on the nose. Full-bodied with zesty acidity. Excellent texture and concentration with a fine balance between citrus zest and smoky, reducing notes. Drink now or cellar. Screw cap.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 02/05/2024
It's expensive for what it is, with a compressed side (too much sulfur?!) on the mid-palate and finish that spoils all the interest this wine has on the attack. A disappointment
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER D. Published on 24/05/2023
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